Inspiring Women

We’re committed to working towards a more gender balanced future.

We’re breaking down the physical, cultural and mental barriers that women face, through our research, our education programmes, and our networks.

On our MBA and Executive Diploma programmes we offer additional scholarships to encourage women into leadership. These are aimed at women who can demonstrate business excellence and who can be inspiring role models for others. We are proud to be the first business school to have received the Athena SWAN Gold Award for improving gender equality.

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WeAreTheCity was founded to help women progress and excel in their career, providing a free hub of resources of women in business including gender-related news, the largest women's network directory, awards and events. We partner with WeAreTheCity on the Rising Star awards, as well as providing a tuition fee discount for our Executive Diplomas and MBA programmes for their members, supporting WeAreTheCity in their mission to create opportunities for women to upskill and network across the globe.

The 30% Club is a global campaign led by Chairs and CEOs taking action to increase gender diversity at board and executive-committee levels. We partner with The 30% Club to typically offer four successful Executive MBA candidates an exceptional award of 50% and an invite to attend and network at 30% Club mentoring programme events as a guest.

Women in Business Network

The network is run by a volunteer committee of Warwick alumni and students. Alongside face-to-face events, the group offers a place to network, learn, share experiences and help women grow and develop professionally.

Join the Women's Professional Network on LinkedIn and Twitter.

WBS Inspiring Females Scholarship

This MBA scholarship is aimed at females who can demonstrate business excellence and are an inspiring role model to others.

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Inspiring Women in Leadership Scholarship

A tuition fee scholarship of up to 50% for the Warwick Executive Diplomas, awarded to outstanding female candidates and male candidates who have made positive contributions to developing women in leadership.

WBS achieves gold Athena Swan award

Warwick Business School has become the first business school in the UK to be awarded gold level Athena Swan status for its work on improving gender equality, which builds upon the previous silver award gained in 2018.

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WBS Women - The value of my MBA

Whether you are looking to develop your leadership skills, change your career direction or widen your outlook here’s why these women value studying for an MBA and why WBS was the perfect place for them to start their journey.

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Inspiring Women News

Inspiring Women

Former UN Under-Secretary-General Bience Gawanas appointed new Chancellor

The Namibian lawyer, diplomat and social justice advocate Bience Gawanas has been appointed as the new Chancellor of The University of Warwick.

Inspiring Women

Change Maker: Elham Fardad is helping migrants to boost the UK economy

She moved to the UK from Iran as a child, now Elham Fardad is helping other migrants build a life here.

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WBS teaching excellence recognised with National Teaching Fellowship

Warwick Business School academic Isabel Fischer has been named as a winner of the prestigious National Teaching Fellowship by Advance HE.

Meet our Change Makers

Starting an MBA during Maternity Leave

Olivia D'onofrio, a participant in the Global Online MBA programme, shares her motivating and empowering journey of pursuing an MBA while on maternity leave.

Mumbai to Warwick's MBA: A Journey Unfolded, Dreams Enrolled

Full-time MBA participant Madhu Menon provides an inspiring testament to breaking moulds, seizing opportunities, and fostering empowerment.

Underestimated as a female leader: How the MBA provided an opportunity to break the mould

Working in the Educational sector for over 20 years, Executive MBA (London) participant Kirsty Hunter has faced the challenges of being a female in a leadership role. Explore how the MBA provided Kirsty with the resilience and resources to start her own business venture.

"Where are the other women?" My conversations surrounding women in the workplace

Full-time MBA participant, Adetola Amure, shares some of the meaningful conversations she has had with colleagues exploring equity in the workplace.

Challenging disadvantages for women when it comes to their finances

Samantha Secomb, Executive MBA alum, is a hormonal woman on a mission to democratise unbiased financial advice for women, both as investors and as financial planners.

Boosting my confidence and supporting women in the workplace

Executive MBA (London) participant, Rupali Sharma Patel, explores how joining a committee for an internal women’s networking group offered her an opportunity to use her existing skills to champion and support women within the workplace.